Tiger Woods was released on bail on Monday after spending eight hours in police custody following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 41-year-old golfer was taken into custody after a two-vehicle crash in Jupiter, Florida, on Friday evening.
Woods was driving a Range Rover when he struck a pickup truck towing a trailer that was slowing to turn. The impact caused his vehicle to roll onto its side. Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods was travelling at speed, preventing the other driver from completing the turn.
Officers noted signs of impairment at the scene, though Woods later recorded a zero reading on a breathalyser test. Police suspect his condition was due to medication rather than alcohol. Woods was charged with DUI and refusing to provide a urine sample.
Sheriff Budensiek confirmed that Woods was not placed in general population to ensure his safety. 'We're going to make sure he's safe. He's not going to be with other inmates that could hurt him or try to capitalise on what he did,' he said.
Woods will remain on bail pending further legal proceedings. The sports star has not yet commented on the incident.
